El Cabezo Surf Break

El Cabezo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.06° S 77.25° W

Issued: 12 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Cabezo sea temperature is
22.5° C

4.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

El Cabezo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Cabezo surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Cabezo this week:

The surf forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Cabezo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 20th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.7
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
203
142
181
163
312
916
1761
1839
1486
1193
953
581
517
510
521
1007
940
929
719
701
614
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
20
S
30
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
25
SSE
15
S
15
S
20
SSE
10
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
S
20
S
20
SSE
15
S
10
S
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:21AM0.95m
11:06PM0.56m
11:11AM0.87m
00:28AM0.61m
11:58AM0.79m
1:42AM0.67m
12:45PM0.71m
2:43AM0.73m
1:30PM0.64m
3:31AM0.78m
2:15PM0.58m
4:12AM0.82m
2:59PM0.55m
Low Tide
5:28PM0.23m
4:20AM0.30m
6:20PM0.21m
5:43AM0.39m
7:05PM0.19m
7:12AM0.43m
7:45PM0.18m
8:34AM0.44m
8:21PM0.16m
9:41AM0.43m
8:55PM0.15m
10:35AM0.40m
9:29PM0.14m
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6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:53
5:53
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
Feels °C
19
17
17
18
17
16
18
18
19
19
18
19
19
17
18
19
17
19
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
7
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
1.1
S
7
0.6
SW
16
1.1
SW
19
1.7
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.7
SW
16
1.6
S
10
1.5
SW
15
1.5
S
11
1.5
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.6
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
Energy kJ
127
142
140
117
203
916
1761
1839
1486
470
953
505
458
486
458
595
441
347
719
701
614
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.5
SW
12
1.4
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.6
SW
16
1.5
S
10
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
17
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
Energy kJ
144
112
181
163
312
73
235
257
324
1193
431
581
517
510
521
1007
940
929
234
186
179
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.3
SW
8
0.1
SW
23
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.3
SW
20
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
203
11
21
74
36
33
6
5
5
2
2
199
133
61
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.1
S
7
1.2
S
7
Energy kJ
127
147
114
135
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
27
53
10
27
56
0
10
27
0
0
7
0
27
0
0
27
27
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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Information about the El Cabezo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Cabezo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Cabezo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Cabezo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Cabezo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Cabezo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

El Cabezo is 13 km (8 miles) from the very large city of Callao. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Callao. Callao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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